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Hardback. Zustand: Good. From National Book Award winner Judy Blundell, the tale of a sixteen-year-old girl caught in a mix of love, mystery, Broadway glamour, and Mob retribution in 1950 New York.When Kit Corrigan arrives in New York City, she doesn't have much. She's fled from her family in Providence, Rhode Island, and she's broken off her tempestuous relationship with a boy named Billy, who's enlisted in the army. The city doesn't exactly welcome her with open arms. She gets a bit part as a chorus girl in a Broadway show, but she knows that's not going to last very long. She needs help--and then it comes, from an unexpected source.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Although we regards as a horrifying crime, most murders are unpremeditated acts committed in a brief moment of rage. But there other murders that are more sinister, motivated by greed, or to gratify perverted desires. This book considers the compulsions of the Yorkshire Ripper, the casual shootings by Bonnie and Clyde and the inexplicable sadism of the Moors Murderers.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Although we regards as a horrifying crime, most murders are unpremeditated acts committed in a brief moment of rage. But there other murders that are more sinister, motivated by greed, or to gratify perverted desires. This book considers the compulsions of the Yorkshire Ripper, the casual shootings by Bonnie and Clyde and the inexplicable sadism of the Moors Murderers.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Kit Corrigan has always dreamed of being a star. But in order to get there, she needs to break up with Billy, who's going to Korea, and leave her family behind in Providence, RI, to move to New York City. She finds small roles, and a hard city to live in. She finds out that she's made a deal with Billy's father, Nate (a lawyer who defends mobsters), and has to do what he asks of her. And she finds a mystery that she needs to solve in order to protect the people she loves.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. From National Book Award winner Judy Blundell, the tale of a sixteen-year-old girl caught in a mix of love, mystery, Broadway glamour, and Mob retribution in 1950 New York.When Kit Corrigan arrives in New York City, she doesn't have much. She's fled from her family in Providence, Rhode Island, and she's broken off her tempestuous relationship with a boy named Billy, who's enlisted in the army. The city doesn't exactly welcome her with open arms. She gets a bit part as a chorus girl in a Broadway show, but she knows that's not going to last very long. She needs help--and then it comes, from an unexpected source.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Although we regards as a horrifying crime, most murders are unpremeditated acts committed in a brief moment of rage. But there other murders that are more sinister, motivated by greed, or to gratify perverted desires. This book considers the compulsions of the Yorkshire Ripper, the casual shootings by Bonnie and Clyde and the inexplicable sadism of the Moors Murderers.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Kit Corrigan has always dreamed of being a star. But in order to get there, she needs to break up with Billy, who's going to Korea, and leave her family behind in Providence, RI, to move to New York City. She finds small roles, and a hard city to live in. She finds out that she's made a deal with Billy's father, Nate (a lawyer who defends mobsters), and has to do what he asks of her. And she finds a mystery that she needs to solve in order to protect the people she loves.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This colourful and humorous book combines th e page turning power of a good narrative with an inventive u se of meter and rhyme. The tale is brought to life by colour illustrations that match the vitality and wit of the writin g. '. Blundell, Kim; Finn, Non (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This colourful and humorous book combines th e page turning power of a good narrative with an inventive u se of meter and rhyme. The tale is brought to life by colour illustrations that match the vitality and wit of the writin g. '. Blundell, Kim; Finn, Non (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Good. A mesmerizing, head-spinning--and sometimes madcap-hilarious--take of have and have-nots.--People (Book of the Week) NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY REAL SIMPLE AND KIRKUS REVIEWS - In the smart, breezy, sweet spot between Meg Wolitzer and Elin Hilderbrand.--Entertainment Weekly No matter what the world throws her way, at least Ruthie Beamish has the house. Located by the sea in a quiet Long Island village, the house is her nest egg--the retirement account shared with her ex-husband, Mike, and the college fund for their teenage daughter, Jem. The catch? To afford the house, Ruthie must let it go during the best part of the year. It's Memorial Day weekend and the start of what Jem calls the summer bummer the family's annual exodus to make way for renters. This year, the Hamptons set has arrived. Adeline Clay is elegant and connected--and will never need to worry about money. Before long, she demonstrates an uncanny ability to help herself to Ruthie's life. Is Adeline just being her fabulous self, or is she out to take what she wants? When an eccentric billionaire, his wayward daughter, a coterie of social climbers, and Ruthie's old flame are thrown into the mix, the entire town finds itself on the verge of tumultuous change. But as Ruthie loses her grasp on her job, her home, and her family, she discovers a new talent for pushing back. By the end of one unhinged, unforgettable summer, nothing will be the same--least of all Ruthie. Praise for The High Season Blundell knows the territory. . . . Her account of Ruthie's coming to grips with a career, a daughter and a community in flux is as touching as it is convincing.--The Wall Street Journal A huge page-turner . . . so compelling . . . a classic beach read, but very smart, very intelligently written.--Us Weekly, Emily Giffin's Summer Reading Recommendations An acid-laced domestic drama set during one golden summer on the moneyed, beachy North Fork of Long Island.--The New York Times Judy Blundell wields words like an oyster knife in this shimmering story of art, money, and celebrity.--Helen Simonson, New York Times bestselling author of The Summer Before the War A wry, often hilarious story of a woman trying to keep it together when everything is going so, so wrong.--Real Simple.…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. A mesmerizing, head-spinning--and sometimes madcap-hilarious--take of have and have-nots.--People (Book of the Week) NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY REAL SIMPLE AND KIRKUS REVIEWS - In the smart, breezy, sweet spot between Meg Wolitzer and Elin Hilderbrand.--Entertainment Weekly No matter what the world throws her way, at least Ruthie Beamish has the house. Located by the sea in a quiet Long Island village, the house is her nest egg--the retirement account shared with her ex-husband, Mike, and the college fund for their teenage daughter, Jem. The catch? To afford the house, Ruthie must let it go during the best part of the year. It's Memorial Day weekend and the start of what Jem calls the summer bummer the family's annual exodus to make way for renters. This year, the Hamptons set has arrived. Adeline Clay is elegant and connected--and will never need to worry about money. Before long, she demonstrates an uncanny ability to help herself to Ruthie's life. Is Adeline just being her fabulous self, or is she out to take what she wants? When an eccentric billionaire, his wayward daughter, a coterie of social climbers, and Ruthie's old flame are thrown into the mix, the entire town finds itself on the verge of tumultuous change. But as Ruthie loses her grasp on her job, her home, and her family, she discovers a new talent for pushing back. By the end of one unhinged, unforgettable summer, nothing will be the same--least of all Ruthie. Praise for The High Season Blundell knows the territory. . . . Her account of Ruthie's coming to grips with a career, a daughter and a community in flux is as touching as it is convincing.--The Wall Street Journal A huge page-turner . . . so compelling . . . a classic beach read, but very smart, very intelligently written.--Us Weekly, Emily Giffin's Summer Reading Recommendations An acid-laced domestic drama set during one golden summer on the moneyed, beachy North Fork of Long Island.--The New York Times Judy Blundell wields words like an oyster knife in this shimmering story of art, money, and celebrity.--Helen Simonson, New York Times bestselling author of The Summer Before the War A wry, often hilarious story of a woman trying to keep it together when everything is going so, so wrong.--Real Simple.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Murder and intrigue surround a girl in this mystery set in American in the aftermath of WWII When Evie's father returned home from World War II, the family fell back into its normal life pretty quickly. But Joe Spooner brought more back with him than just good war stories. When movie-star handsome Peter Coleridge, a young ex-GI who served in Joe's company in postwar Austria, shows up, Evie is suddenly caught in a complicated web of lies that she only slowly recognizes. She finds herself falling for Peter, ignoring the secrets that surround him . . . until a tragedy occurs that shatters her family and breaks her life in two. …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Storytelling-how to catch and hold a reader's interest through artful narration of factual material William E. Blundell, one of the best writers on one of America's best-written papers-The Wall Street Journal-has put his famous Journal Feature-Writing Seminars into this step-by-step guide for turning out great articles. Filled with expert instruction on a complex art, it provides beginners with a systematic approach to feature writing and deftly teaches old pros some new tricks about: How and where to get ideas What readers like and don't like Adding energy and interest to tired topics Getting from first ideas to finish article The rules of organization How-and whom-to quote and paraphrase Wordcraft, leads, and narrative flow Self-editing and notes on style . plus many sample feature articles.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Storytelling-how to catch and hold a reader's interest through artful narration of factual material William E. Blundell, one of the best writers on one of America's best-written papers-The Wall Street Journal-has put his famous Journal Feature-Writing Seminars into this step-by-step guide for turning out great articles. Filled with expert instruction on a complex art, it provides beginners with a systematic approach to feature writing and deftly teaches old pros some new tricks about: How and where to get ideas What readers like and don't like Adding energy and interest to tired topics Getting from first ideas to finish article The rules of organization How-and whom-to quote and paraphrase Wordcraft, leads, and narrative flow Self-editing and notes on style . plus many sample feature articles.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Storytelling-how to catch and hold a reader's interest through artful narration of factual material William E. Blundell, one of the best writers on one of America's best-written papers-The Wall Street Journal-has put his famous Journal Feature-Writing Seminars into this step-by-step guide for turning out great articles. Filled with expert instruction on a complex art, it provides beginners with a systematic approach to feature writing and deftly teaches old pros some new tricks about: How and where to get ideas What readers like and don't like Adding energy and interest to tired topics Getting from first ideas to finish article The rules of organization How-and whom-to quote and paraphrase Wordcraft, leads, and narrative flow Self-editing and notes on style . plus many sample feature articles.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. "A mesmerizing, head-spinning-and sometimes madcap-hilarious-take of have and have-nots."-People(Book of the Week) NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BYREAL SIMPLE AND KIRKUS REVIEWS."In the smart, breezy, sweet spot between Meg Wolitzer and Elin Hilderbrand."-Entertainment Weekly No matter what the world throws her way, at least Ruthie Beamish hasthe house. Located by the sea in a quiet Long Island village, the house is her nest egg-the retirement account shared with her ex-husband, Mike, and the college fund for their teenage daughter, Jem. The catch? To afford the house, Ruthie must let it go during the best part of the year. It's Memorial Day weekend and the start of what Jem calls "the summer bummer": the family's annual exodus to make way for renters. This year, the Hamptons set has arrived. Adeline Clay is elegant and connected-and will never need to worry about money.Before long, she demonstrates an uncanny ability to help herself to Ruthie's life. Is Adeline just being her fabulous self, or is she out to take what she wants? When an eccentric billionaire, his wayward daughter, a coterie of social climbers, and Ruthie's old flame are thrown into the mix, the entire town finds itself on the verge of tumultuous change. But as Ruthie loses her grasp on her job, her home, and her family, she discovers a new talent for pushing back. By the end of one unhinged, unforgettable summer, nothing will be the same-least of all Ruthie. Praise for The High Season "Blundell knows the territory. . . . Her account of Ruthie's coming to grips with a career, a daughter and a community in flux is as touching as it is convincing."-The Wall Street Journal "A huge page-turner . . . so compelling . . . a classic beach read, but very smart, very intelligently written."-Us Weekly, Emily Giffin's Summer Reading Recommendations "An acid-laced domestic drama set during one golden summer on the moneyed, beachy North Fork of Long Island."-The New York Times "Judy Blundell wields words like an oyster knife in this shimmering story of art, money, and celebrity."-Helen Simonson,New York Times bestselling author ofThe Summer Before the War "A wry, often hilarious story of a woman trying to keep it together when everything is going so, so wrong."-Real Simple.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. "A mesmerizing, head-spinning-and sometimes madcap-hilarious-take of have and have-nots."-People(Book of the Week) NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BYREAL SIMPLE AND KIRKUS REVIEWS."In the smart, breezy, sweet spot between Meg Wolitzer and Elin Hilderbrand."-Entertainment Weekly No matter what the world throws her way, at least Ruthie Beamish hasthe house. Located by the sea in a quiet Long Island village, the house is her nest egg-the retirement account shared with her ex-husband, Mike, and the college fund for their teenage daughter, Jem. The catch? To afford the house, Ruthie must let it go during the best part of the year. It's Memorial Day weekend and the start of what Jem calls "the summer bummer": the family's annual exodus to make way for renters. This year, the Hamptons set has arrived. Adeline Clay is elegant and connected-and will never need to worry about money.Before long, she demonstrates an uncanny ability to help herself to Ruthie's life. Is Adeline just being her fabulous self, or is she out to take what she wants? When an eccentric billionaire, his wayward daughter, a coterie of social climbers, and Ruthie's old flame are thrown into the mix, the entire town finds itself on the verge of tumultuous change. But as Ruthie loses her grasp on her job, her home, and her family, she discovers a new talent for pushing back. By the end of one unhinged, unforgettable summer, nothing will be the same-least of all Ruthie. Praise for The High Season "Blundell knows the territory. . . . Her account of Ruthie's coming to grips with a career, a daughter and a community in flux is as touching as it is convincing."-The Wall Street Journal "A huge page-turner . . . so compelling . . . a classic beach read, but very smart, very intelligently written."-Us Weekly, Emily Giffin's Summer Reading Recommendations "An acid-laced domestic drama set during one golden summer on the moneyed, beachy North Fork of Long Island."-The New York Times "Judy Blundell wields words like an oyster knife in this shimmering story of art, money, and celebrity."-Helen Simonson,New York Times bestselling author ofThe Summer Before the War "A wry, often hilarious story of a woman trying to keep it together when everything is going so, so wrong."-Real Simple.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. English Language. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardback. Zustand: Fair.

Hardback. Zustand: Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This is an English-Spanish bilingual storybook with Spanish puzzles to solve on each double page. The story tells the tale of a young pirate as he journeys round a puzzle-packed island on the trail of hidden treasure. A glossary and pronunciation guide are supplied at the end of the book. Fhaw, Brenda (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This is an English-Spanish bilingual storybook with Spanish puzzles to solve on each double page. The story tells the tale of a young pirate as he journeys round a puzzle-packed island on the trail of hidden treasure. A glossary and pronunciation guide are supplied at the end of the book. Fhaw, Brenda (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Fhaw, Brenda (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Claire Connolly is a Sensitive, infected with magic when the Veil that divides humanity from the world beyond fell. Magic can easily consume and destroy a Sensitive, and if Claire's secret is discovered, she'll be locked into the walled district of Devil's Isle along with every other Paranormal left in the city. Bounty hunter Liam Quinn discovered Claire's secret but refused to turn her in. Together they saved New Orleans from the resurgence of magic that nearly destroyed it. But now a dangerous cult is on the rise, and it will take both Claire and Liam-and magical allies within Devil's Isle's towering walls-to defeat the occult threat before magic corrupts them both.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Claire Connolly is a Sensitive, infected with magic when the Veil that divides humanity from the world beyond fell. Magic can easily consume and destroy a Sensitive, and if Claire's secret is discovered, she'll be locked into the walled district of Devil's Isle along with every other Paranormal left in the city. Bounty hunter Liam Quinn discovered Claire's secret but refused to turn her in. Together they saved New Orleans from the resurgence of magic that nearly destroyed it. But now a dangerous cult is on the rise, and it will take both Claire and Liam-and magical allies within Devil's Isle's towering walls-to defeat the occult threat before magic corrupts them both.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Claire Connolly is a Sensitive, infected with magic when the Veil that divides humanity from the world beyond fell. Magic can easily consume and destroy a Sensitive, and if Claire's secret is discovered, she'll be locked into the walled district of Devil's Isle along with every other Paranormal left in the city. Bounty hunter Liam Quinn discovered Claire's secret but refused to turn her in. Together they saved New Orleans from the resurgence of magic that nearly destroyed it. But now a dangerous cult is on the rise, and it will take both Claire and Liam-and magical allies within Devil's Isle's towering walls-to defeat the occult threat before magic corrupts them both.…

Mass Market Paperback. Zustand: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.